Sales Tax rates in Texas

[Zedder]

Doing a deal on a car in Texas and need a little help please. What is the retail sales tax rate on a new car in Texas? Does someone from out of state that buys a car from a Texas dealer need to pay sales tax in Texas? Thanks in advance

[SamLBInj]

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Doing a deal on a car in Texas and need a little help please. What is the retail sales tax rate on a new car in Texas? Does someone from out of state that buys a car from a Texas dealer need to pay sales tax in Texas? Thanks in advance

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I know in Joisy, that if you buy a car out of state you will only pay the tax when you get it back into the state and title and register it, you are taking the car to Canada I would imagine so Im not sure what would happen..Are you doing a swap with that guy for the 67Z?
Sam

[Zedder]

Thanks Sam, it's a little more complicated than that, but your answer helps. Haven't worked out all of the details - just stuck on this tax issue a little. I'll post details later tonight if possible

[PATRICKJOINER]

if you are an out of state resident & shipping the car out of state you do not have to pay texas tax. some small fees may apply, state inspection & documentary fees (should be less than $100).... IF you register the car in texas, sales tax on vehicles is 6.25% of the purchase price, (less any credit for a trade in, if any)...

[Zedder]

Thanks Patrick, That's what I suspected

[Don_Lightfoot]

Well Mark, I'll add a couple of pennies here which may mean nothing based on the information posted by Patrick. I would imagine you would have to fill out some type of paperwork at the time of purchase to prove you are not a State resident to avoid the tax. If tax is indeed charged, you should be able to file a rebate of some type with the State. Good luck.

[PATRICKJOINER]

the dealer should have a 'resident from out of state form' or affidivat.... really an easy transaction to get done. most dealers will have the necessary forms... good luck.